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  • #16
    Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...-b-c-1.5473758

    7th case of COVID-19 diagnosed in B.C.
    Latest case is a close contact of a woman who was diagnosed last week
    Karin Larsen ? CBC News ? Posted: Feb 24, 2020 9:18 AM PT | Last Updated: 9 minutes ago

    A seventh case of COVID-19 has been diagnosed in British Columbia.

    Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the new case is a man in the Fraser Health region who is related to a young woman who was diagnosed with the novel coronavirus last week after she had travelled back to Vancouver from Iran...

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    • #17
      Source: https://www.citynews1130.com/2020/02...firmed-in-b-c/

      Seventh case of COVID-19 confirmed in B.C.
      by Hana Mae Nassar, Martin MacMahon and Kurtis Doering
      Posted Feb 24, 2020 9:08 am PST
      Last Updated Feb 24, 2020 at 9:27 am PST

      Summary

      A seventh person has tested positive for the new coronavirus strain in B.C.

      Health officials say the man in his 40s is in isolation at home and is stable

      The man apparently had contact with the sixth person to test positive for COVID-19 in the province

      VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – A new case of COVID-19 has been confirmed in B.C.

      A man in his 40s has tested positive for the new coronavirus strain in the Fraser Health district. Health officials say he had contact with “Case number six.” He is in stable condition and is in isolation at home.

      B.C. Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said on Monday it’s concerning that cases are rising abroad, pointing to spikes in places like South Korea in recent days.

      Henry asked that international travellers monitor themselves as well as their children, and urged people to stay away from others if they are sick.

      She added the COVID-19 outbreak now meets the “classic definition” of a pandemic, but noted the question now is whether the spread of the virus can be contained...

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      • #18
        Source: https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/coronavirus-bc-iran

        BC announces new case of coronavirus in visitor from Iran
        Megan Devlin
        Feb 29 2020, 10:31 am

        British Columbia health officials announced they’ve detected a new case of coronavirus in a woman who’s visiting the province from Tehran, Iran.

        The woman in her 60s is staying with family in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, which encompasses Vancouver, Richmond, Sea to Sky country, and the Sunshine Coast...

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        • #19
          LIVE soon: B.C. health officials making COVID-19 announcement
          Andrew Weichel CTV News Vancouver Published Monday, March 2, 2020 11:40AM PST Last Updated Monday, March 2, 2020 4:45PM PST

          VANCOUVER -- Health officials in B.C. are preparing to make an announcement regarding the COVID-19 virus on Monday afternoon.

          Health Minister Adrian Dix and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry are expected to speak to reporters at 5 p.m. CTV News will be streaming the news conference live online.

          B.C.'s announcement is scheduled hours after health officials south of the border confirmed COVID-19 has now claimed six lives in the U.S., all in Washington state...

          B.C. health officials don't believe the worsening COVID-19 outbreak in Washington warrants travel restrictions, but people walking or driving into the province could see increased precautions at the border.


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          • #20
            Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...ch-3-1.5483933

            9th case of COVID-19 found in B.C.
            Man in his 50s who recently returned from Iran has tested positive for the virus
            CBC News ? Posted: Mar 03, 2020 11:31 AM PT | Last Updated: 16 minutes ago

            A man in his 50s who recently returned from Iran is British Columbia's ninth confirmed case of COVID-19.

            Dr. Bonnie Henry, provincial health officer, say the man lives in the Fraser Health district and is now in self-isolation at home...

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            • #21
              Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/6624856/b...pdate-tuesday/

              B.C. confirms 4 new cases of COVID-19, provincial total climbs to 12
              By Simon Little and Richard Zussman Global News
              Posted March 3, 2020 2:23 pm
              Updated March 3, 2020 10:10 pm

              British Columbia confirmed four new cases of COVID-19 Tuesday bringing the total in the province to 12.

              Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said three of the patients had recently returned from Iran.

              One patient is a man in his 50s, one is a man in his 60s and one is an adult woman. The province has limited information on the woman’s case.

              The fourth new case is a woman in her 30s who was a close family contact of a previously identified B.C. case, also linked to Iran.

              All of the new patients are in isolation.

              “At least one of them went to an emergency department where they were tested. One of them was in isolation already,” Dr. Henry said....

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              • #22
                Source: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-...date-wednesday


                Elderly woman in 'critical condition' due to COVID-19, marking B.C.'s 13th case
                Officials said the woman lives in the Vancouver area and had recently returned from travelling in Hong Kong and India.
                Stephanie Ip
                Updated: March 4, 2020

                A Vancouver woman in her 80s who recently returned from travel in India and Hong Kong is in critical condition after contracting COVID-19, making her the 13th case in B.C.

                Provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said the woman has had a “severe illness” and is now in isolation at Vancouver General Hospital after her tests were returned as a presumptive positive for the novel coronavirus.

                “As you know, this is what we have been preparing for,” said Henry.

                “Close contacts are being identified and contacted and monitored, those who are at risk.”

                Henry said the woman had been travelling as part of a group trip and officials were looking at who the woman may have been in contact with. Other members of the trip were friends who have now returned to other parts of the world...

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                • #23
                  Source: https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/...niversity.html

                  Student COVID-19 case temporarily shutters private Vancouver university
                  By Wanyee LiVancouver Bureau
                  Joanna ChiuVancouver Bureau
                  Thu., March 5, 2020

                  VANCOUVER—A private university in downtown Vancouver is closing down its campus until Sunday after learning that one of its students has a presumptive case of COVID-19.

                  The student and their roomate are both in isolation, according to a statement from University Canada West on Thurusday.

                  The student’s father, who has tested positive for COVID-19, had been visiting from overseas.

                  The university is suspending on-campus classes and conducting a “full disinfection of all campuses” as a “precautionary measure,” the school said in a news release...

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                  • #24
                    Source: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/briti...igin-1.5487631


                    8 more cases of COVID-19 virus identified in B.C., including 1 of unknown origin
                    This is B.C.'s first apparent case of coronavirus spread in the community
                    CBC News ? Posted: Mar 05, 2020 2:40 PM PT | Last Updated: 5 minutes ago

                    ..."There's likely at least one other person out there who has this disease or had this disease, and we need to find them," she told reporters at a press conference Thursday.

                    Four of the new cases were identified in the same household as another patient in the Fraser Health region who was identified last week, Henry said. They were already living in isolation and being monitored for symptoms.

                    'Things are moving quickly'

                    Another two patients are a couple in their 50s and 60s have recently returned from travel to Iran, and the final new patient is a resident of Seattle who is visiting family in the Fraser Health region.

                    Henry confirmed that one of the cases is linked to University Canada West in Vancouver, which closed its campuses on Wednesday for three days of disinfection.

                    There have now been 21 positive tests for the coronavirus in B.C., including 13 linked to the outbreak in Iran...

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                    • #25
                      Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/6645114/c...pdate-march-7/

                      Coronavirus: B.C. announces 6 new COVID-19 cases, 2 of them from a care home
                      By Sean Boynton Global News
                      Posted March 7, 2020 12:54 pm
                      Updated March 7, 2020 1:10 pm

                      Six new cases of the new coronavirus have been identified in British Columbia, two of which are connected to a care home in North Vancouver.

                      Chief medical health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry and Health Minister Adrian Dix also gave an update on a previously-announced case that likely contracted COVID-19 in the community.

                      According to the officials, that patient is a health care worker at the Lynn Valley Care Centre where two of the new cases live.

                      Two of the other new cases travelled to the province from Iran.

                      The final two new cases were passengers of the Grand Princess cruise ship currently docked off the shore of San Francisco. The pair left the ship on Feb. 21 after travelling to Mexico and back to California.

                      The likely community transmission case — the first of its kind to be announced in Canada — is one of eight new cases announced Thursday...

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                      • #26
                        Source: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-...orth-vancouver


                        COVID-19: Six more cases in B.C., outbreak at a care home in North Vancouver

                        The woman who was identified as B.C.'s first case of community transmission is a worker at the Lynn Valley Care Home, where two residents have tested positive for COVID-19.
                        Tiffany Crawford
                        Updated: March 7, 2020

                        British Columbia Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry addresses the media during a news conference at the BC Centre of Disease Control. JONATHAN HAYWARD / THE CANADIAN PRESS

                        B.C. health officials are dealing with an outbreak of COVID-19 at a care home in North Vancouver, as six new cases were identified Saturday, bringing the number to 27 in the province.

                        Two of the six new cases are elderly residents of the Lynn Valley Care Centre said Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.’s provincial health officer.

                        An emotionally shaken Henry told a Vancouver news conference Saturday that the outbreak at the care home is “very concerning.”

                        The woman who was identified as B.C.’s first case of community transmission of the virus works at the care home, and two of the residents have tested positive.

                        Henry said many people who work in care homes work in multiple care homes, and this is extremely worrisome because the elderly, especially those with underlying health issues, are most at risk.

                        The four other cases are in the Fraser Health Authority. One is a man in his 50s, who recently travelled to Iran, and another is his friend. Both are are at home in self isolation.

                        The other two are in their 60s and had travelled on the Diamond Princess cruise ship in California. They are in hospital because of their age and are in stable condition, said Henry...

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                        • #27
                          Source: https://vancouversun.com/news/local-...te-on-covid-19

                          B.C. reports first Canadian death due to COVID-19 in North Vancouver care home
                          A male resident of Lynn Valley Care Centre died late Sunday, after being infected with the novel coronavirus sometime this month.
                          Stephanie Ip
                          Updated: March 9, 2020

                          B.C. has reported the first Canadian death due to COVID-19, along with five new cases in the province.

                          A male resident of Lynn Valley Care Centre died late Sunday, after being infected with the novel coronavirus sometime this month.

                          Five additional cases of COVID-19 were also reported during Monday’s update, including an imported case from Italy.

                          The news came in an update with Health Minister Adrian Dix and provincial health officer Dr. Bonnie Henry on Monday, March 9.

                          As of Monday’s update, the province was reporting 32 cases of COVID-19...


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                          • #28
                            Source: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/b-c-identifies...kers-1.4847395

                            VANCOUVER -- British Columbia has identified seven new cases of the COVID-19 virus, including two people who work at the North Vancouver care home where a resident recently died...

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                            • #29
                              Source: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020HLTH0072-000445 Joint statement on update on new and existing COVID-19 cases in B.C.

                              Joint Statement

                              Vancouver

                              Tuesday, March 10, 2020 5:20 PM

                              Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:
                              “We are announcing seven new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 39 cases in British Columbia. The individuals are in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions and were confirmed positive based on BC Centre for Disease Control testing.
                              “Two cases are connected to the Lynn Valley Care Centre, three cases are travel-related and two cases are under active investigation.
                              “Case 33 is a woman in her 40s and case 34 is a woman in her 50s, both of whom work at the Lynn Valley Care Centre. There are no new resident cases.
                              “Case 35 is a woman in her late 60s who recently returned from a tour in Egypt. Public health teams across Canada are investigating other Canadians who were also on a similar tour. Case 36 is a man is his 90s who was on the Grand Princess cruise ship. Case 37 is a is a man in his 40s who recently travelled to Germany.
                              “Case 38 is a man in his 90s who has been admitted to hospital in the Fraser Health region and is currently isolated in intensive care. Case 39 is a man in his 40s who lives in the Fraser Health region. Public health teams are actively investigating both cases.
                              “Two patients have now been released from hospital: a woman in her 80s who was at Vancouver General Hospital and a man in his 60s who was in hospital in the Fraser Health region. Additionally, the first health-care worker from the Lynn Valley Care Centre with COVID-19 has been admitted to hospital.
                              “As part of our COVID-19 response, public health teams undertake source tracing and notification of close contacts, in addition to risk assessments to determine appropriate action to protect British Columbians.
                              "There has been a considerable focus on the Lynn Valley Care Centre in recent days. As the investigation continues, we have had to work hard to ensure there are enough staff to fully support the residents on site. We had some initial challenges but are confident we have the right resources now to move forward.
                              "We ask the public and the media to respect those needing to be at the facility – the staff, family members and public health teams – and refrain from approaching them at this time. This can make for a more challenging situation in what is an already stressful time for all involved.
                              “The British Columbia Pandemic Provincial Coordination Plan details the preparations and comprehensive toolkit to respond to the evolving outbreak. This will be an ongoing resource for the province.”
                              Learn More:
                              For guidance on mass gatherings from the World Health Organization, visit: https://www.who.int/publications-det...id-19-outbreak
                              For federal government recommendations on cruise ship travel, visit:
                              COVID-19 border measures have ended as of October 1, 2022 for all travellers entering or returning to Canada by air, land or sea.


                              For recommendations on protecting yourself and your community, visit:

                              For the COVID-19 pandemic preparedness and planning materials, visit: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/h...emic-influenza.
                              For more information and latest updates on COVID-19, follow the BC Centre for Disease Control on Twitter @CDCofBC or visit the website: http://www.bccdc.ca/




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                              • #30
                                Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/6663168/c...-daily-update/

                                Coronavirus: B.C. confirms 7 new COVID-19 cases, first on Vancouver Island
                                By Simon Little Global News
                                Posted March 11, 2020 6:19 pm
                                Updated March 11, 2020 7:04 pm

                                British Columbia has announced seven new cases of the novel coronavirus, bringing the total in the province to 46.

                                Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry said there were two health-care workers diagnosed in connection with the Lynn Valley Care Centre in North Vancouver.

                                One is a man in his 20s who lives in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, the other is a woman in her 50s who lives in the Fraser Health region. Both are in isolation at home.

                                Henry said three of the cases are linked to Egypt, including B.C.’s first reported case in the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

                                Henry said health officials had also identified two new cases of community transmission through B.C.’s influenza surveillance testing.

                                Both are in the Fraser Health Region. One is a woman in her 60s who has been hospitalized, and the other is a man in his 60s who is in isolation at home...

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                                Source: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2020HLTH0074-000470

                                Update on new and existing COVID-19 cases in B.C.
                                Wednesday, March 11, 2020 6:10 PM

                                Adrian Dix, Minister of Health, and Dr. Bonnie Henry, B.C.'s provincial health officer, have issued the following joint statement regarding updates on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) response in British Columbia:

                                “We are announcing seven new cases of COVID-19, for a total of 46 cases in British Columbia. The individuals are in the Vancouver Coastal Health, Fraser Health and Island Health regions.

                                “Two cases are connected to the Lynn Valley Care Centre, three cases are travel-related and two are community cases.

                                “Case 40 is a male in 20s living in the Vancouver Coastal Health region, and case 45 is a woman in her 50s living in the Fraser Health region. Both work at the Lynn Valley Care Centre. There are no new resident cases.

                                “Case 43 is a male in his 70s living in the Vancouver Coastal Health region. Case 46 is a man in his 60s living in the Island Health region. Both cases 43 and 46 have returned from travelling in Egypt.

                                “Case 42 is a man in his 70s from Egypt, who is visiting family in the Fraser Health region.

                                “Case 41 is a woman in her 60s, currently in hospital. Case 44 is a man in his 60s. Both are new community cases, who were identified through laboratory surveillance, and both reside in the Fraser Health region.

                                “Three patients have been discharged from hospital and are now recovering at home. One person is in hospital. All other patients with COVID-19 remain in isolation at home with care and support from public health teams.

                                “We have seen an increase in community cases in the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley in recent days, where the source of the virus infection is not yet known. Public health teams are actively investigating, as we continue work to limit the spread of transmission in B.C.

                                “Today, we are asking British Columbians to take additional care of seniors and people with compromised immune systems. Do not visit them if you are sick. If they are living at home and are sick, consider how you may support them with food and other necessities. If you need to visit a long-term care home or other health-care facility, go one person at a time and limit your visit to the person you know.

                                “We are working with all long-term care and assisted living facilities to implement enhanced prevention measures to further protect all residents.

                                “If any British Columbian has been notified by event organizers that they may have been exposed to COVID-19, such as the recent Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada conference in Toronto, we are strongly recommending social distancing in the workplace and at home, especially from those most vulnerable, in addition to closely monitoring for symptoms.

                                “Today, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic. As part of the British Columbia Pandemic Provincial Co-ordination Plan, we continue to focus on containment to break the chains of transmission, and we are using all the tools in our toolbox required at this time.

                                “As an example, callers to British Columbia’s HealthLink 811 line have experienced intermittent busy signals today as call volume has increased. We are resolving this by adding more staff, more phone lines and a new menu option to provide a dedicated queue for calls about COVID-19.

                                “The British Columbia Pandemic Provincial Co-ordination Plan details the preparations and comprehensive toolkit to respond to the evolving outbreak. This will be an ongoing resource for the province.”
                                Last edited by Shiloh; March 12, 2020, 04:57 PM.

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